Friday, July 24, 2015

Summer Mantel with Sunflowers

They are the symbol for late Summer, relaxation, casual dinners al Fresco,

and all things French Country...

and I love to have them taking the stage on the mantel.

I'm not one to change up a mantel much when I've found what works.

This mantel is taller than I am, and to move things around I need a step ladder.

So I'm happy to keep the "basics" and work with changing out the faux flowers

and a few of the accessories in the center.

My Wolff Pottery clay vases from Restoration Hardware are a permanent fixture, here. They're just the right size for a nice full flower display without becoming overwhelming. But they're heavy, so I don't change them up on a whim. It takes some planning and muscle. Especially when I can't decide, then keep tweaking.

up and down, up and down...

One thing I did want to add were a few of my pieces of white pottery.

Some are Matte and some are Glazed.

Most don't have any markings,

but a few say USA, and I think one is Hull.

other side...

I finally have most of my ironstone and white pottery gathered in one place,

I always enjoy your posts so much, you have such a lovely home. How you think up all the gorgeous vignettes don't know but I sure do drink up lots of ideas when I'm on your blog. I can't duplicate many of them but do like to make my version of what I see on your posts. For me that's more fun than copying exactly as I use my own ideas of what you've done, even if it's only little part of your gorgeous decorations. Guess could say you truly inspire me. Keeps me out of trouble and off the streets making things for our home. Happy weekend

Debra, what a lovely fireplace! I like the way the dark wood mirror complements the creamy white molding on the fireplace. I like your white pottery pieces too-- I have quite a few USA ware things-- all mostly green and teal colored.